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Mechanical issue cancels multiple BC Ferries sailings between Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay
1+ week, 4+ day ago (234+ words) A mechanical problem aboard the Queen of Cowichan vessel has forced BC Ferries to cancel multiple sailings between Nanaimo and West Vancouver, with additional trips at risk Tuesday. The disruptions began Monday afternoon on the Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay route, when…...
Ferry mechanical issues repaired 'ahead of schedule' and will return to service Aug. 29
2+ week, 3+ day ago (275+ words) A ferry will return to service nine days earlier than expected after repairs for a mechanical issue were completed “ahead of schedule.” The Northern Sea Wolf — which provides service between Bear Cove (Port Hardy), McLoughlin Bay (Bella Bella), Shearwater, Ocean…...
Mechanical issue leads to cancellations for 10 more days on BC Ferries route
3+ week, 3+ day ago (236+ words) Cancellations from a mechanical issue that serves BC Ferries routes between Vancouver Island and the Central Coast are cancelled for 10 more days than previously announced. The company said on Aug. 18 that sailings between Bear Cove (Port Hardy), McLoughlin Bay (Bella…...
Duke Point to Tsawwassen sailing running almost 2 hours late after mechanical issue
3+ week, 4+ day ago (127+ words) A mechanical issue that has since been resolved has resulted in the Duke Point to Tsawwassen ferry running almost two hours late. The 9 a.m. ferry leaving Duke Point left one hour and 44 minutes late. The ferry was holding in the dock…...
Mechanical issue could see cancellations on BC Ferries route to end of month
3+ week, 4+ day ago (155+ words) Ferry sailings between Vancouver Island and the Central Coast are at risk of cancellation until the end of the month due to a mechanical issue. BC Ferries issued the advisory, noting there is an issue with the shaft seal on…...